The economic devastation caused by the ongoing pandemic has claimed several North Texas restaurants and nightclubs in the past few weeks, including some landmarks. Some of these establishments called it quits after weeks of inactivity, others tried to survive by pivoting to takeout and delivery, and some were operating at a reduced capacity.

We have seen chains with deep roots uprooted. Last month, T.G.I. Fridays in the West End permanently closed after a 28-year run. After 38 years, another chain, Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House, announced the permanent closure of its Fort Worth location on South University Drive. Other local Hoffbrau locations will reopen dining rooms on May 18, but the Fort Worth Hoffbrau and its landlord could not reach an agreement on rent. Jakes Burgers on Henderson Avenue has also shuttered.

At Trinity Groves, Sushi Bayashi has closed. Plano Japanese restaurant Wa Kubota announced its closure on April 30. Birdie Bop, the spicy chicken restaurant inside Fort Worth’s entertainment venue, The Moon, will not be reopening.

Dallas-Fort Worth has also been stunned by the recent closures of some absolute classics. In March, Highland Park Cafeteria gave out a thousand meals before shutting its doors. But owner Jeff Snoyer surprised generations of loyal customers this week when he announced that his 95-year-old East Dallas landmark would not reopen. Everything inside, including those photos of U.S. presidents and First Ladies, will be sold in an online auction. Just a few days later, Bird Café, one of downtown Fort Worth’s most popular and visually stunning restaurants, announced its upcoming closure on May 22.

And in Fort Worth’s Crockett Row development, Cork & Pig Tavern has also closed its doors for good. Even the restaurant in the sky, Five Sixty By Wolfgang Puck, has permanently closed. The upscale Asian concept in Reunion Tower downtown opened in 2009 after a $23 million renovation.

North Texas is also losing nightclubs, most notably the Lizard Lounge in Deep Ellum, which has shuttered after 28 years. Deep Ellum also recently lost country music venue Blue Light Dallas, which opened less than two years ago. Tomcats West, Fort Worth’s live music venue and bar, has also permanently closed.